Requirement of Occupation as a Home

Although the case below about whether a dwelling was the tenant's main home applies to a statutory tenancy under the Rent Act 1977, the principal is worth noting for an assured shorthold tenancy (England) or occupation contract (Wales).
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Written Statement of Occupation Contract

For an occupation contract from the start of the Renting Homes (Wales) Act, a landlord must give a written statement of the contract to the contract-holder(s), including tenancies that are converted.

Types of Tenancy

A tenancy is granted between a landlord who is commonly the property owner (but doesn’t have to be the freehold owner) and a tenant.